Photographer Bojan Sokolović

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Subotica, Serbia? :)

—There are a lot of great photographers in Subotica, I cannot name a single one, sorry.

—Are you photogenic?

—No I'm not.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—A stranger asked me to shoot her wedding after she saw my photos on Flickr. I did it for free, and that was the initial spark.

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—Emotion and light.

—Do you love traveling?

—Yes.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The excitement of the unknown and the surprising results.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—My demons that cause anxiety before the wedding.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Documentary, simplistic, minimalistic, natural.

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—Every wedding is different, it's a big challenge for me to take the best photos in a small amount of time.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I handle it very well, and i like to hear crticism, but in my mind i know that im always right, and the best critic for me is myself.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Yes, i think the storytelling film look trend.

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—Look at the pictures, if you like them, contact the photographer.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—There are no such things.

—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a photographer notice?

—Hands, body language, composition elements like textures, lines, walls windows..

—What influences the value of a photo? What are its elements?

—Composition, light, moment, emotion.

—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?

—A person that is back to nature.

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Weddings, models.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—No

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Saša Adamović

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Death. life is short.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—When my two little girls were born.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—Rock stars.

—How do you define success? How do you measure it?

—Happiness

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected.

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—Yoga mat

—Is there anything among your gadgets that you wish you haven't bought? Why?

—a 24mm 1.4 lens, a 85mm 1.8 lens...

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Finding inspiration in other photographers

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Instagram...

—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

—That talent is not inborn

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—I become better and better with new photographs.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—Less.

—What about life on other planets?

—I believe that life is a natural phenomenon in nature/space

—Who are your heroes?

—Kurt cobain, freddy mercury, and a list of writers

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Politicians.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Play with my kids, reading books, watching movies, improving my home,

—What's the side of you that the public never sees?

—Im an introvert and i like to be on my own.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When there is not much post processing after the shoot, and when every preset looks great on a single photo.

—Do you believe in the traditional roles for men and women?

—Maybe

—Do you make friends easily?

—Real friends, no.

—Where would you like to live?

—On a mountain.

—What's the stupidest thing you've ever agreed to do?

—I cant remember.

—Is there life after marriage?

—Sure.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—Not good at jokes.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Dogs.

—Who or what do you hate?

—I hate authorities, ego maniacs.

—The best thing in life is:

—Many things.

—Is there anything around you that you would like to change?

—No.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—Laziness.

—What would you like to change in the world?

—Stop wars, and everything related – money, religion...

—Can you give a few tips for photographers who are just starting out?

—Persistance is the key.

—If aliens come to the Earth and you are the first person they meet, what will you tell them?

—Hello, im Bojan.

—If you are called to shoot a movie, what genre will it be?

—Drama.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—My 1500 raw files that are waiting